She adds that while some eye doctors will prescribe myopia control contacts for adults, or for someone very nearsighted (i.e. over 3 diopters), she's hesitant about flattening the cornea too much.

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re ...

nearsighted children tend to require glasses or contacts for life, and more severe cases can lead to more extreme eye ailments down the line. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, "is an unusual ...